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Improving Manager Wellbeing in High-Pressure Roles – Dan Northover
Too often, organisations react to signs of stress or slipping performance in management by rolling out the usual training. But what if the real issue lies deeper?
Dan Northover, CEO at Handcrafted, joined me for a frank conversation about supporting and developing managers in a way that actually addresses what’s needed on the ground. At Handcrafted, they paused before jumping to training and instead created space for managers to reflect on what their roles actually require, how they feel, and what their teams need from them. That process revealed that while staff were thriving, their managers were absorbing most of the stress - an unsustainable situation for any organisation serious about high-performing teams.
We explore why collecting real feedback at every level matters and how honest conversations create the conditions for thriving, not just for the team but, critically, for those leading them. Dan is refreshingly open about his own learning curve as a leader and why vulnerability matters at the top.
If you want a workplace where managers are equipped to lead and care for themselves, this episode will help you get beneath the surface, ask better questions, and build a culture that supports lasting wellbeing and genuine performance.
More about DanDan Northover (a qualified Chartered Accountant of 11 years) founded Handcrafted and developed it as a part-time volunteer whilst working a senior finance role in the public sector. He’s since completed an MBA, but says he’s probably learned more from fostering and adopting several children, who have taught him about the immense strength people need to overcome traumatic situations in their lives.
Get in touch: https://www.handcrafted.org.uk/contact/
Resources & ReferencesInsight to Action Download: Rethinking Manager Development: A Human-Centred Approach
Watch this episode on YouTube
Managers… Just Managing? with Sarah Cockroft
Employee Engagement Guide For Managers - It's Time for Change
Rethinking Skills Gaps - It's Time for Change
www.handcrafted.org.uk
Contact details for LisaLinkedIn: lisapsychology
Ways to work with me: itstimeforchange.co.uk/tailored-support
Join The Leadership Lens: itstimeforchange.co.uk/lets-connect
Email me for a friendly chat: [email protected]
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By Lisa LLoydToo often, organisations react to signs of stress or slipping performance in management by rolling out the usual training. But what if the real issue lies deeper?
Dan Northover, CEO at Handcrafted, joined me for a frank conversation about supporting and developing managers in a way that actually addresses what’s needed on the ground. At Handcrafted, they paused before jumping to training and instead created space for managers to reflect on what their roles actually require, how they feel, and what their teams need from them. That process revealed that while staff were thriving, their managers were absorbing most of the stress - an unsustainable situation for any organisation serious about high-performing teams.
We explore why collecting real feedback at every level matters and how honest conversations create the conditions for thriving, not just for the team but, critically, for those leading them. Dan is refreshingly open about his own learning curve as a leader and why vulnerability matters at the top.
If you want a workplace where managers are equipped to lead and care for themselves, this episode will help you get beneath the surface, ask better questions, and build a culture that supports lasting wellbeing and genuine performance.
More about DanDan Northover (a qualified Chartered Accountant of 11 years) founded Handcrafted and developed it as a part-time volunteer whilst working a senior finance role in the public sector. He’s since completed an MBA, but says he’s probably learned more from fostering and adopting several children, who have taught him about the immense strength people need to overcome traumatic situations in their lives.
Get in touch: https://www.handcrafted.org.uk/contact/
Resources & ReferencesInsight to Action Download: Rethinking Manager Development: A Human-Centred Approach
Watch this episode on YouTube
Managers… Just Managing? with Sarah Cockroft
Employee Engagement Guide For Managers - It's Time for Change
Rethinking Skills Gaps - It's Time for Change
www.handcrafted.org.uk
Contact details for LisaLinkedIn: lisapsychology
Ways to work with me: itstimeforchange.co.uk/tailored-support
Join The Leadership Lens: itstimeforchange.co.uk/lets-connect
Email me for a friendly chat: [email protected]